winded

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Pupil B was described by the former head of girls sport as being winded during the match and nothing more and when she asked Pupil B how she was she said "all good."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Why does a brief jog leave some people winded while others seem to glide along with ease?

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

They screamed it when, clearly winded, he walked over to the bench for a cup of water.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

Just walking up the slight hill from her horse barn to her front door can leave her winded.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

Instinctively she looked over her shoulder, and a fresh stab of sadness nearly winded her.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray